Solar Field Service Technician I – On-Site Maintenance

ICES: Data, Discovery, Better Health; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)/Roth (with employer match)

Health Insurance

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

ACT Power Services is seeking a Solar Field Service Technician to oversee safe, productive field operations at solar PV sites. You will support preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on inverters, trackers, and MV gear, while ensuring compliance with safety standards and NEC guidance.

Based in the field with a preference for Illinois, this role requires travel up to 20%, on-call availability, and a willingness to develop technical skills through hands-on tasks and training

Qualifications

• 6 months to 1 year of relevant field experience in solar, electrical, or a related technical/mechanical trade.
• Qualified Electrical Worker (QEW) sign-off, or ability to obtain within onboarding.
• OSHA 10 General Industry certification, or ability to obtain within the first 90 days.
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret drawings, including identification of fuses, breakers, switches, power sources, and major BoS equipment
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office suite
• Ability to take direction and complete tasks
• Valid Driver's License
• Must have the ability to travel around 20% and work on-call during off-shift hours and weekends as needed
• FAA Part 107 certification, a Technical Writing course, and ACT High Voltage/Medium Voltage training completed or in progress

Responsibilities

• Uphold a high level of safety standards in everything that you do
• Assist in and support routine preventive maintenance, service, troubleshooting, and repair of solar photovoltaic facilities, including inverter (string or central) maintenance and repairs
• Perform string-level troubleshooting and repairs, tracker inspections, and basic maintenance support
• Conduct routine vegetation and site equipment inspections, including monthly inspections
• Clean or replace damaged components as directed
• Apply fundamental knowledge of NEC code, electrical theory, and industry best practices, with continuing education as assigned
• Perform basic electrical testing (IR, continuity, grounding, voltage) under supervision
• Responsible for dispatching and remediation efforts on repairs under 50V
• Maintain company property such as vehicles, tools, meters, and plant stock
• Maintain service reports, inspection documentation, safety paperwork, and spare parts inventory; log data into Fiix, TrueContext, Deputy, and ACT SharePoint
• Conduct and log vehicle inspections on time
• Initiate warranty claims with equipment vendors/OEMs as needed
• Identify safety hazards and take appropriate action to remove or eliminate hazards
• Conduct pre-job brief analysis
• Actively participate in the Good Catch Program and BBSO observations
• Attend maintenance, troubleshooting, and technical writing training as assigned

Skills

Safety compliance

Ability to travel

On-call flexibility

Reading drawings

Education

ACT Apprentice program

Tools

Microsoft Office

FAA Part 107

Job description

ACT Power Services is seeking a Solar Field Service Technician to oversee safe, productive field operations at solar PV sites. You will support preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on inverters, trackers, and MV gear, while ensuring compliance with safety standards and NEC guidance.

Based in the field with a preference for Illinois, this role requires travel up to 20%, on-call availability, and a willingness to develop technical skills through hands-on tasks and training